What is one of the functions of the urinary system related to blood pressure regulation?

• Secretion of digestive enzymes

• Regulation of body temperature

• Maintenance of blood pressure through renin

• Synthesis of vitamin D

Which hormone produced by the kidneys stimulates red blood cell production?

• Insulin

• Erythropoietin

• Cortisol

• Thyroxine

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What is a primary excretory function of the urinary system?

• Absorption of nutrients

• Excretion of waste products in the form of urine

• Regulation of glucose levels

• Production of bile

How does the urinary system aid in maintaining the body's acid-base balance?

• By regulating sodium and potassium levels

• By controlling body temperature

• By excreting excess carbon dioxide

• By aiding in maintaining acid-base balance

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What is the primary function of the urinary system as mentioned in the text?

• Regulation of blood pressure

• Excretion of nitrogenous wastes, salts, and water

• Digestion of food

• Circulation of blood

How many kidneys does the human urinary system typically have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which organ in the urinary system is responsible for storing urine?

• Urethra

• Bladder

• Kidney

• Ureter

What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?

• They filter blood to form urine.

• They carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

• They expel urine from the bladder to the outside.

• They absorb nutrients from digested food.

What is the function of the renal artery in the urinary system of a female?

• To carry urine from the kidney to the bladder

• To filter blood and produce urine

• To carry oxygenated blood to the kidneys

• To transport urine out of the body

Which organ is responsible for the production of urine?

• Ureter

• Urinary bladder

• Urethra

• Kidney